Anthropology/archeology/folklore

The Boudican uprising and the glass vessels from Colchester

Article Abstract:

Glass vessels and pieces from Colchester, England, which was destroyed in 60 AD by queen Boudica, offer important insight into the nature and construction of Roman glass in Britain and about the lives of early Roman settlers. The Colchester Archaeological Trust has conducted several excavations in the buried Roman town, resulting in severable findings. Vessels for the dining table and sports souvenirs were brightly coloured, with blue-green shade being the most popular. Combinations of deep blue, dark green and emerald green were also preferred. However, colorless glass was unpopular.

Author: Cool, Hilary E.M.

Publisher:University Museum of the University of PennsylvaniaPublication Name:ExpeditionSubject:Anthropology/archeology/folkloreISSN:0014-4738Year:1996

Antiquities, England

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Public Comment:&nbsp (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Type the code shown:

Show my email publicly:

Early imperial Roman glass at the University of Pennsylvania Museum

Article Abstract:

The University of Pennsylvania Museum contains a vast collection of early imperial Roman glass, including more than 700 vessels. Most of these vessels, covering the whole era of Roman Imperial history from first century BC to early 7th century, are unbroken. The shapes of the vessels were subjected to periodical changes during later centuries, according to trade demands. Innovative ideas were passed on to other regions of the Roman Empire, and Cologne and Egypt became important production centers reflecting western and eastern characteristics, respectively.

Author: Fleming, Stuart J.

Publisher:University Museum of the University of PennsylvaniaPublication Name:ExpeditionSubject:Anthropology/archeology/folkloreISSN:0014-4738Year:1996

Exhibitions, Museums, Art museums, University of Pennsylvania

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

Public Comment:&nbsp (50-4000 characters)

Name:

E-mail:

Type the code shown:

Show my email publicly:

Glass, gold, and gold-glasses

Article Abstract:

Gold-glasses and gilded glass items are important in understanding the interests and beliefs of the people in Pompeii and Rome from 79 AD to 4th century. Most of these pieces, numbering more than 700, were unearthed from Jewish and early Christian catacombs. They bear images and insignias of Jesus Christ, Christian saints and Jewish religious practices. Although production of such glass objects were common during late antiquity, the practice became extinct after the 4th century. Characteristics of different varieties of gilded glass objects are discussed.

Author: Whitehouse, David

Publisher:University Museum of the University of PennsylvaniaPublication Name:ExpeditionSubject:Anthropology/archeology/folkloreISSN:0014-4738Year:1996